Mirko

The name Mirko (Мирко) is a Slavic first name for boys and is often used as a diminutive of Miroslav. The meaning of the name can be translated into English as 'the Peaceful', 'the Glorious', 'the Honorable', as well as 'the peaceful Slavic', 'the calm esteemed one', or 'the glorious peace'.

What does the name Mirko mean?

Mirko (Мирко) is a Slavic boy's name that frequently appears as a short form of Miroslav. Translated into English, it means 'the Peaceful', 'the Glorious', 'the Honorable', and also 'the peaceful Slavic', 'the calm esteemed one', or 'the glorious peace'. The roots of the double name can be found in Old Slavic, composed of the elements mirŭ (миръ), meaning 'the peace', 'the calm', 'the world', or 'the universe', and sláva ‎(сла́ва), meaning 'the glory', 'the honor', 'the esteem', or 'the Slavic'. In recent decades, the name has also spread to many non-Slavic countries. The Hungarian form of the name is Mirkó. Other variants include Miroslaw, Myroslav, Mirek, Mirco, Misko, and Miro. Female forms of the name are Miroslava, Miroslawa, Mirka, Myroslawa, and Myroslava. The name gained fame through Miroslav, who ruled as King of Croatia from 945 until his death in 949 and belonged to the House of Trpimirović.

Where does the name Mirko come from?

Mirko is a male first name with Old Slavic roots, carrying the meaning 'the peaceful Slavic'. The word components come from Old Slavic: mirŭ (миръ) stands for 'the peace', 'the calm', 'the world', or 'the universe', while sláva ‎(сла́ва) stands for 'the glory', 'the honor', 'the esteem', or 'the Slavic'. The name is used in various Slavic languages such as Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slovenian, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Mirko?

The pronunciation of Mirko is clear and direct. The name consists of two syllables and is typically pronounced in German as 'Mir-ko' [ˈmɪʁko]. The consonant combination in the middle gives it a firm sound, while the open 'o' at the end provides a harmonious balance to the name. Mirko conveys a modern, down-to-earth impression and sounds clear and present.

When is the name day of Mirko?

The name day for Mirko is celebrated on July 21 and November 11.

Popularity

Mirko is considered a fairly popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,344th on the list of most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1980, when it reached 98th place. In the last ten years, Mirko has been chosen as a first name about 370 times, placing it 1,064th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,051st.

Nicknames & pet names

Mi / Mik / Mikesch / Miko / Mikro / Mikrometer / Mikrowelle / Milky / Mimi / Miracoli / Mircho / Mircok / Mirk / Mirkec / Mirki / Mirkomat / Mirks / Miro / Mischo / Mörk / Mörko / Schmirk / Schmirko / Smirk

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Famous people

• Mirko Alilovic (Croatian handball player)
• Mirko Blitzer (German football player)
• Mirko Bonne (German writer)
• Mirko Bortolotti (racing driver)
• Mirko Carretta (Italian football player)
• Mirko Castillo (Peruvian footballer)
• Mirko Dickhaut (football player from Germany)
• Mirko Dietrich (footballer from Germany)
• Mirko Fait (Italian musician)
• Mirko Filipovic (aka cro cop - martial artist)
• Mirko Gennari (San Marinese footballer)
• Mirko Gruden (Italian footballer)
• Mirko Javornik (Slovenian writer)
• Mirko Korcinski (Swiss actor)
• Mirko Kovac (Serbian basketball player)
• Mirko Kovac (Yugoslav writer)
• Mirko Lang (German actor)
• Mirko Lüdemann (ice hockey player)
• Mirko Mihic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Mirko Milasevic (handball player from Montenegro)